Marsha Hart

Marsha Hart is a journalist who holds degrees in Communication and Psychology from East Tennessee State University. She moved to the area after working for several weekly and daily newspapers, including the Sacramento Bee. She has worked as a reporter and editor covering news, sports, real estate, and features. She enjoys a good book, a scenic hike, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Being Neighborly | A dahlia delight for nursing home residents

Oct 02, 2026

Jessica McLain grew dahlias this summer for the first time, and shared her bounty with Cottesmore of Life Care for its Senior Prom.

‘Amidst the Changing Tides’ shares stories of a personal connection to the water

Sep 16, 2026

The anthology, compiled by Drienie Hattingh of Gig Harbor, includes reflections on life along and in the Salish Sea.

Studio Curio offers after-school arts and crafts

Aug 31, 2026

The new business on Kimball Drive hosts two-hour, after-school sessions where kids can explore their creative side using Legos, clay and more.

Being Neighborly | Retired surveyor helps history museum answer land questions

Aug 28, 2026

Clark Rowland spends four hours every week researching details of land sales and other matters, putting his surveying expertise to good use.

Filmmakers hope their upcoming movie boosts the industry in Washington

Aug 18, 2026

Gig Harbor resident Sean Burke and GHHS graduate Jack Chackerian are collaborating on a film, “The Absence of Violet,” and plan to shoot some scenes here.

Being Neighborly | Taking the plunge to benefit nonprofits

Jul 31, 2026

Since 2007, Tesa Leary Johnson and her friends have swam Colvos Passage to raise money for nonprofits.

Summer Lunch Program keeps stomachs full while school’s out

Jul 20, 2026

Altrusa Gig Harbor operates the Summer Lunch Program on the east side of the Purdy Bridge. It is intended to fill a gap for kids who rely on free and reduced lunch in school.